By Elliott Zelenak, former Hamtramck community development fellow I moved to Hamtramck last fall prior to the start of the...
PROGRAMS
To support our diverse membership, CEDAM runs multiple programs including Michigan Communities for Financial Empowerment (MCFE), Michigan Rural Council (MRC), Michigan Economic Impact Coalition (MEIC) as well as two AmeriCorps programs.
TRAININGS
CEDAM offers a variety of signature training events customized to fit the needs of the community economic development industry. Trainings include webinars, Real Estate Development Boot Camp, high-quality conferences, poverty simulations and more!
POLICY
CEDAM focuses its policy agenda by its guiding mission to develop vibrant communities, economic opportunity and housing security through state and federal partnership, advocacy and member education. Join the Policy Committee!
RESOURCES
CEDAM provides its members with a broad set of resources such as technical assistance, funding updates, video and webinar trainings, press distribution lists and more!
WELCOME TO CEDAM
Community Economic Development Association of Michigan
CEDAM is a statewide trade association for community economic development. We support our diverse membership to create vibrant neighborhoods, economic opportunity, healthy communities and housing security through technical assistance, capacity building, training and policy advocacy.
Blog
Member Projects
Member Spotlight: Lake Trust Foundation Awards More Than $45,000 in Scholarships for Community Impact and Skilled Trades
The Lake Trust Foundation, a CEDAM member, awarded more than $45,000 in scholarships to Michigan residents during its annual scholarship...
Press Releases
State House Committee Advances Payday Loan Expansion Bill
HB 5097 allows loans of up to $2,500 with fees equivalent to 132% APR Lansing, MI – The House...
UPCOMING EVENTS
CEDAM PROGRAMS
